​MULTISCALE FRET SLOTTING JIGS
SIMPLE TO USE
Guaranteed accuracy, no fiddling or adjustments required for the fret angles - simply place the template over the fretboard and saw!.
JIG OVERVIEW
A range of pre-designed multiscale fret slotting jigs for 6, 7, 8 string guitars & 4-string bass guitars. The supply includes a layout gauge to assist nut and bridge angle positioning. The layout gauge also features the geometry and relationships of the bass and treble scales to each other and reference to the centre line of the instrument. The jig is strong enough to be clamped in a bench vice for easier working.
The supply includes:
Multiscale Fretboard Slotting Template.
Multiscale Slotting Jig Base.
2x Fret Slot Locators.
Fretsaw (for depth see below).
5x Fretsaw Blades.
Multiscale Layout Gauge.
JIG SET UP & USE
The jig base has a ribbed top to help restrict movement of the fretboard.
The fretboard blank width should be trimmed for a snug fit inside the jig base side plates.
The multiscale fretboard template rests directly on top of the fretboard and is fastened in position via screws along the sides of the jig base.
The saw blade is guided in the template slots and the teeth pass through notches at the corners of the template.
A fret slot locator should be inserted after cutting the initial slot. It is recommended to use both slot locators and position these at opposite ends of the fretboard.
​​MULTISCALE LAYOUT GAUGE:
The Multiscale Layout Gauge is an invaluable reference tool for the instrument build. The gauge ensures correct positioning of the nut, bridge and geometric relationships of the scales with reference to the centre line of the instrument as follows:
Nut Angle
Bridge Angle and Position
Treble Scale Length
Bass Scale Length
Nut String Spacing (Overall)
Bridge String Spacing (Overall)
​INCLUDED FRETSAW
A precision fretsaw and 5x blades is included. Kerf Width 0.023" / 0.6mm.
The blade is guided in the template slots and the saw teeth pass through notches at the sides of the template.
Fret slot depth is achieved when the fretsaw spine contacts the top surface of the template.
The fretsaw supplied – 4.5mm depth – includes an allowance for the template thickness.
